Comtech EF Data LPOD Series - 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface

Low Power Outdoor (LPOD) Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)
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Appendix A A–3 MN-LPOD
A.2.1.1 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface)
• Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION
• Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION
Do these steps to set up a 1:1 Redundancy System using a single Ethernet interface:
Step Description
1
Turn both units off, and then connect them to the 1:1 Redundancy System hardware using the proper cables.
2
Turn on Unit #2 and change its serial remote address from
1
(factory default) to a valid unique value (typically
2) so that it does not conflict with any other unit in the system.
3
Change Unit #2’s IP address from the factory default (
192.168.1.4/24
) to a valid unique value (typically
192.168.1.3/24) so that it does not conflict with any other unit in the system.
4
Enable redundancy mode by setting the
ESW
serial remote command (typically
ESW=1
or
ESW=2
). You
may hear the waveguide switch(es) throw once you enable redundancy mode. Unit #2 is now the online unit.
5
Turn on Unit #1.
6
Change Unit #1’s serial remote address / IP address if necessary (typically the factory default values are
correct).
7
Enable redundancy mode by setting the ESW serial remote command (typically ESW=1 or ESW=2). You
may hear the waveguide switch(es) throw once you enable redundancy mode. Unit #1 is now the online unit.
8 Set up all parameters for Unit #1 so that the configuration can be copied to Unit #2 (AMP, MUT, ATT, etc.).